Owners must own up to problems with their property including structural defects and problem neighbours after recent changes to regulations brought property sales

Director of Romans Surveyors Dan Lower: 'Step in the right direction for buyers'

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Homeowners must now disclose anything that could affect a buyer’s decision to make an offer on their property according to advice from Romans Estate Agents.

Owners must own up to problems with their property including structural defects and problem neighbours after recent changes to regulations brought property sales under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading regulations, which came into force in 2008.

Buyers must also be made aware if a previous sale has fallen through due to problems being found at the surveying stage.

Sellers must detail the problems identified and reveal any other known defects within a property that is likely to have an impact on the value of a property or the buyer's enjoyment of the property.

Director of Romans Surveyors Dan Lowery said: “This is a step in the right direction for buyers.

“If sellers highlight any causes for concern early on they’re able to pre-empt their buyer’s survey results and avoid any unwanted surprises further along the, already stressful, buying process.”

Romans Surveyors carry out more than 7,000 inspections every year.

Mr Lowery continued: “We work hard to build a relationship with all of our clients and not only provide them with an easy to read inspection report but also talk to them directly, describing everything we have found during the survey so they fully understand the report.

“With the new legislation in place I believe buyers will be receiving a lot less nasty surprises after they’ve moved into their new home.”

To find out more or arrange a survey with Romans Surveyors, visit the team at your local Romans branch, call 0845 034 2269 or visit: romanssurveyors.co.uk